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Patent GB-2219033-A (GB)
Title: Anti-vibration spring-loaded toggle latch
Inventor: PUFPAFF FREDERICK JAMES
IPC: E05C19/14
Filed: 1988-10-17
Abstract: A fastener to removably secure two panels 10, 11 consists of a spring-loaded toggle latch 20 (catch unit) on one panel and a keeper plate 12 (strike) with a keeper lip 15 on the other panel. The toggle latch 20 comprises a pivot bracket 21 with a flat base plate and opposite upstanding side ears, a pivotable operating lever 23 (handle) and a pivotable hasp member 22 (draw bar) having a downwardly turned lip at its free end to engage the keeper lip. The three members 21, 22 and 23 of the toggle latch 20 are solely joined by left and right single-turn coiled torsion springs 24 which spring-load the hasp member 22. One end 25c, 26c of each spring is bent to retain the spring, after the toggle latch is assembled, to prevent damage from vibration or shock. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217804-A (GB)
Title: Connectors
Inventor: HIGGINS GEOFFREY JOHN
IPC: F16B5/00
Filed: 1989-02-15
Abstract: A connector for fastening to the edge of a composite panel has inner and outer tongues (15, 16) to embrace the spaced plasterboards (22, 23) of the panel. The panel may have a bridge (19r) extending into the filler (21) between the boards. Further tongues (11l, 11r) facing opposite the first tongues enable two panels to be abutted in alignment. Alternatively the further tongues (11l, 11r) are omitted and the bridge (19r) is used to connect the edge of one panel to the face of another panel to form a T-junction. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235009-A (GB)
Title: Renovation of structures
Inventor: ROBERTSON IAN M
IPC: E04G23/04
Filed: 1989-08-18
Abstract: Rotten timber support posts in building structures are repaired using a support assembly (1) which is positioned in place of a rotten lower end of post which is removed. The assembly (1) comprises a tubular sleeve (2) having a threaded steel rod (4) which is rotatable therein to achieve vertical movement, by virtue of a bushing (3) disposed within the sleeve. Units comprising a socket (6) and a plate (8) act as a base (10) for the sleeve (2) and as an adaptor (11) for mounting on the threaded rod (4). The plate of the adaptor is raised by turning means applied to the threaded rod (4) (eg by flats 5) so that the plate (8a) abuts the lower face of the sound portion of the post, and thereby render the assembly (1) as a support means to the building, equivalent to that which the post in its original state was designed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225647-A (GB)
Title: Mirrors
Inventor: MEEK ANDREW ALEXANDER ROBERTSO
IPC: B60R1/08
Filed: 1989-11-16
Abstract: A vehicle rear-view mirror which is intended to obviate the nuisance of dazzle from headlights of following vehicles at night comprises a transparent front layer (2) and a reflective rear layer (6), which may be the vehicle's own rear-view minor if convenient. Between these layers is sandwiched a liquid crystal assembly (4) adapted to darken under high levels of illumination. Alternatively the transparent layer itself may be capable of darkening. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241456-A (GB)
Title: Wrench apparatus, eg. for releasing overtightened vehicle wheel nuts
Inventor: YARNALL GEORGE ARTHUR
IPC: B60B29/00
Filed: 1990-02-28
Abstract: The apparatus comprising a wheelbrace (10) and a support (20) providing a bearing to support one end of the wheelbrace, arranged so that in use the support is inclined in order to thrust the wheelbrace axially towards a wheel nut as the wheelbrace is rotated, eg by foot pressure on a pedal extension (32). The support may comprise a pillar of rectangular- section tube with a number of bearing apertures (26) and a hollow steel base (22) which may have an extension member (24).   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229732-A (GB)
Title: Detergent granules
Inventor: GOODMAN HOWARD
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 1990-03-23
Abstract: There is disclosed a granular detergent composition comprising granules of a chemical reagent the surfaces of which are provided with a coating comprising an organophilic clay mineral.
Patent GB-2236441-A (GB)
Title: Automobile electrical junction block
Inventor: ISHITANI HAYAO
IPC: H01R13/502
Filed: 1990-08-24
Abstract: An automobile electrical junction block which may be used at temperatures equal to or higher than 70 DEG C and in which metal bus bars 1 formed in preset circuit patterns are used as wirings inside a case body. The case body is molded from a nylon/polyphenylene ether polymer alloy. When manufacturing the automobile electrical junction blocks having upper and lower case bodies 3A, 3B which may be engaged with each other, the upper and lower case bodies are molded from the nylon polymer alloy, and functional parts are mounted without using a moisture absorbing process. The functional parts include boards 2 on which the bud bars 1 are mounted. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250884-A (GB)
Title: Optical image sensing array with microscan
Inventor: CLARKE JOHN ALFRED
IPC: H04N1/195
Filed: 1990-12-07
Abstract: In, for example, a thermal imager with an infrared detector array 1, increased resolution is obtained by optically shifting the position of the image on the array by less than a pixel in the horizontal and/or vertical directions by means of a microscan assembly 4a, 4b. The latter comprises at least one element in the form of a segment of a solid of revolution which is rotatable about the axis 5 used to generate the solid so that it periodically covers the array 1 to stepwise shift the incident image, e.g. to produce line interlace. Oppositely shaped segments may be used to shift the image in opposite directions and they may be interleaved by other wedge shaped elements (4c, 4d, figure 8) for producing shifts in an orthogonal direction. Rotation of the elements may be synchronised with a chopper (they may be mounted thereon). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252851-A (GB)
Title: Differential pressure activated control system
Inventor: HALSTEAD CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F23N1/08
Filed: 1991-02-12
Abstract: A differential pressure activated control system especially suitable for use in instantaneous gas water heaters comprises a constant diameter conduit section 15 having pressure ports 16 and 18, and a shaped insert body 20 for causing a differential pressure to be generated between the ports 16 and 18 in response to fluid flow in the conduit section 15, the insert body 20 being axially movable in the conduit section 15 such as by means of a heat sensitive bellows 24, to cause the differential pressure generated by the insert body 20 to be modulated in dependence upon a variable e.g. heat. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2241765-A (GB)
Title: Suspension strut
Inventor: HANDKE GUENTHER
IPC: F16F1/12
Filed: 1991-03-07
Abstract: A suspension strut has a spring carrier (8, 8a) supporting the end (2a, 2b) of a helical compression spring (2). A catching ring (7, 107) is located between the spring carrier and the end of the helical compression spring. This catching ring may comprise a metallic core (4, Fig. 2) covered with rubber. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2244822-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring and control of surface curvature
Inventor: ROBERTSON MAXWELL IAN
IPC: G05B19/404
Filed: 1991-04-17
Abstract: There is described an arrangement for monitoring and control of the surface curvature of a deformable platen, which is used in equipment for the accurate grinding of surfaces. The lapping platen 12 is mounted peripherally on turntable 14 such that a gap 20 is formed. Whilst the platen is rotating, transducers 30 and 92 measure the displacement of the platen at respectively its centre and a point corresponding to the location of a workpiece. The displacement signals are filtered and compared with a setpoint in control unit 74, the results of said comparison being used to control the application of a fluid-pressure source, preferably a vacuum source, to the air gap 20 such that the curvature of the platen surface 18 is adjusted to a degree required for obtaining a precise flat surface on the workpiece. Details of the preferred displacement transducers (30, 92) are disclosed (Figs 2, 3). This arrangement is used to overcome the problem of unevenly finished surfaces of a workpiece caused by thermal distortion effects and the workpiece rocking slightly in its holder. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2243304-A (GB)
Title: Springboard buffer
Inventor: DAHNE ROLF
IPC: A63B5/08
Filed: 1991-04-17
Abstract: A springboard for gymnastic purposes comprises a plate-like upper part 2 and a beam-like lower part 5. The two parts diverge from each other starting at a rear connection point 8 towards the front end 4 of the springboard. Between them there is a resilient plate 10. A resilient buffer device 18 is provided at the front of the board between plate 10 and lower part 5. It may be attached to both resilient plate 10 and lower part 5 and serves to increase the deformation resistance (springyness) of the board. A similar buffer 23 may connect plate 5 to upper part 2. In fig 1 (n.s.) buffer 18 is spaced from plate 5 and acts only to damp large deflections of upper part 2. The buffers may have a channel 20 into which can be inserted a stiffening element (27, fig 3). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-911871-A (GB)
Abstract: 911,871. Gyroscopic apparatus. FERRANTI Ltd. Sept. 15, 1961 [Sept. 16, 1960], No. 31900/60. Class 97 (3). Erection means for a gyrovertical of the type having a disc 1 rotated by the gyroscope motor at a speed lower than that of the rotor and provided with traps formed by openings 6 in a partition 5 and end walls 10, 11, so that when the disc 1 is not horizontal a ball 2 freely movable on the disc falls into a trap and is carried round for part of a revolution, as shown by the ball 3 until it falls back into the central channel 9 around a boss 8, has each trap provided with a ramp 12 so that when the disc is inclined at an angle less than the angle of ramps 12, the erection means operates normally, but when the angle exceeds that of the ramps 12, which occurs during horizontal acceleration exceeding a given value, the balls 2, 3 ride up the ramps and remain in the traps throughout the whole of each revolution so that the erection means is inoperative. To put the acceleration responsive device out of action, e.g. to enable the gyrovertical to be erected at take-off, solenoid-operated plungers may be mounted in the closed spaces between walls 10, 11 so that when actuated they protrude over the ramps 12. In a modification the disc 1 remains stationary and only the traps are rotated.
Patent GB-2258705-A (GB)
Title: Actuating unit for a hydraulic brake system for automotive vehicles
Inventor: WAGNER WILFRIED
IPC: B60T13/565
Filed: 1992-07-13
Abstract: An actuating unit for a hydraulic brake system for automotive vehicles comprises a master cylinder (2) and a pneumatic brake power booster connected upstream thereof. A first sealing seat (10) of a control valve (9) of the brake power booster (1), which control valve is arranged in a control housing (8), is designed separately of the control housing (8) to be slidable within limits in relation thereto, and is held on a stop (16) on the booster housing during a predefinable actuating stroke of a movable wall (5) generating the boosting force. In an alternative embodiment, the control housing comprises a front portion (26) which is movable relative to a guide portion (25) by a distance b. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2263524-A (GB)
Title: A method of coating a plastic pipe and a plastic pipe coated by the method
Inventor: JARVENKYLA JYRI
IPC: B29C48/08
Filed: 1993-02-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of coating a plastic pipe with a surface layer and a plastic pipe coated with a surface layer. The surface layer (12) is formed of plastic upon a pipe (13) into a protective coating by a suitable coating technique in such a way that the protective coating is easily detachable at least at the pipe ends.
Patent GB-2268837-A (GB)
Title: Resin U-channel Cable Assembly
Inventor: TANAKA TOSHIHARU
IPC: H02G3/04
Filed: 1993-05-14
Abstract: A resin U-channel assembly 1 for protecting a wire harness has thin corner portions 5 for preventing the sides 3 bending inwardly. A number of cross sections are shown (Figures 4A, 4B & amp; 5) for the transition from the sides 3 through the thin portion 5 to the bottom 2 of the assembly. A latch 4 is provided for a cover (not shown), a clamp 7 for attaching the assembly to a vehicle and portion 8 for a branch of the harness. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278306-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring rolled strip
Inventor: CARTER JOHN EGERTON
IPC: B21B38/02
Filed: 1993-05-27
Abstract: A shapemeter has a number of rotors 2 mounted side by side on bearings 30 on an arbor 7. Each rotor is formed from a hollow annulus formed from an inner part 14 and an outer part 12, the hollow 15 being between the parts. This arrangement ensures high accuracy in the shapemeter. The parts may be made of titanium. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2278790-A (GB)
Title: Hydrocyclone
Inventor: WOODRUFF DAVID BRIAN
IPC: B03B5/34
Filed: 1993-06-07
Abstract: A hydrocyclone uses an auxiliary fluid, such as water/magnetite slurry, fed into the vessel 1 through tangential inlet 12, to create a vortex into which a mixture of particles to be separated, such as coal and shale, in slurry form is fed through axial inlet 4. Heavy particles are discharged with one fluid fraction through outlet 13 at the narrow end of the vessel. The rest of the fluid carries the light particles through annular gap between inlet 4 and vortex finder 6 to outlet 10. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2273883-A (GB)
Title: A random output selector
Inventor: POWNEY DAVID ALAN
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 1994-02-24
Abstract: A random selector consists of a drum (1) which is rotated and stopped in a manner similar to that of a fruit machine reel. Around the periphery of the drum (1) are pockets (2) each containing a body such as a die (8) and allowing it limited movement. The drum (1) when stopped has a pocket (2) registering with a window (9) in a fixed screen (10) and the selection is the value shown by the visible face of the die (8) in that pocket. The pockets (2) can contain more than one body, there may be more than one window, and the bodies may have other configurations than dice. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287561-A (GB)
Title: Portable communication devices having displays
Inventor: CARTER NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: G06F3/0489
Filed: 1994-03-15
Abstract: A portable communication device includes a reversible display 6 and a keyboard 8. When a predetermined key on the keyboard 8 is pressed, the orientation of messages on the display 6 is set so as to be easy to read while operating the keyboard 8. Thereafter, the message orientation on the display 6 reverts to its previous state. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2277095-A (GB)
Title: Finish coating composition and method of forming its coating film
Inventor: OHNISHI KAZUHIKO
IPC: C09D7/65
Filed: 1993-09-22
Abstract: A finish coating composition for forming a coating film having particularly high weatherability and high contamination resistance, and a method of forming the coating film. The coating composition is prepared by adding a specific organosilicate and/or its condensate to a specific organic coating composition, and the surface of the coating film formed by this coating composition has a contact angle of up to 70 DEG  with respect to water after acid treatment. The method of forming the coating film comprises applying the coating composition to a substrate to form a coating film and then treated the surface of the coating film by an acid. According to the present invention, a coating film having excellent weatherability and contamination resistance can be obtained.
Patent GB-2277795-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for consuming volatiles or solids entrained in a process plant fluid
Inventor: BRADSHAW WILLIAM
IPC: F26B23/02
Filed: 1994-04-25
Abstract: Volatiles are exhausted in a fluid from an oven. The fluid is passed through the secondary circuit of a heat exchanger and then the volatiles are incinerated. The gaseous product from the incinerator is passed through the primary circuit of the heat exchanger before being used as an energy source for the oven.
Patent GB-2278732-A (GB)
Title: Radio device enclosure and method of manufacture
Inventor: SMITH HENRY ROY
IPC: H01Q1/42
Filed: 1994-05-31
Abstract: A radio device enclosure and method of manufacture in which a first layer 12 of fibre reinforcing material is placed on a mandrel or former 10, followed by one or more further layers 20 of regularly arrayed tows or fibre reinforcing material. The layers being joined together by a plastic material solution. The inner and outer surfaces may be plastic coated to prevent the ingress of moisture. Cut edges and drilled holes may be sealed with plastic, polyester or epoxy resin. Differential draping or laying up the fibre layers may be employed to produce different wall thicknesses at different locations. Glass, kevlar, polyester or nylon fibre reinforcing layers; polyetherimide, polyethersulphone, polyethylmethacrylate, polycarbonate or polystyrene plastic and a solution of polyetherimide in dichloromethane may be used. Woven/knitted and non-woven reinforcing layers may be used. The reinforcing layers may be impregnated with the plastic solution by painting or dipping. The excess solution being drained off and the remaining structure being allowed to dry. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284810-A (GB)
Title: Alkenylation and alkynylation of phenylisopropylamine derivatives with tertiary amine base
Inventor: SCHICKANEDER HELMUT
IPC: C07C211/20
Filed: 1994-07-08
Abstract: Phenylisopropylamine derivatives are prepared by introducing a propargyl or 2-halo-propenyl radical into a suitable compound in the presence of a solvent and a tertiary amine base. Thus selegiline (I) is prepared from methamphetamine (II) and propargyl bromide in the presence of toluene and diisopropylethylamine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285228-A (GB)
Title: Moving belt press filter
Inventor: LOUDEN JAMES A
IPC: B30B9/24
Filed: 1994-07-14
Abstract: A press filter comprises a gravity filtering stage 17 followed by a first pressing stage, wherein partly dewatered slurry is pressed between converging sections of two filter belts 18, 19, and a second pressing stage where these belts pass round staggered rollers 29 - 29. In the first pressing stage the belts pass between upper and lower alternately spaced supports 42, 51 mounted on respective frames 43, 52. The angle of convergence between the frames, and hence to degree of pressing applied by the belts is adjustable by a pair of rams 60 which move respective lower wedges 59 relative to upper wedges 58. This mechanism is duplicated on the two edges of the lower belt, and the two rams are geared together to ensure they act in unison. Supports 42, 51 impose a degree of kneading on the slurry between the belts. The edge regions are urged together by rollers 49 and lower supports bent up along edge regions (Fig. 3) or by rollers (149) spaced longitudinally (Figs. 7, 8). Fig. 1 shows a separate gravity filtering belt 11, but in Fig. 9 the upper press belt 19 performs this function also. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2291971-A (GB)
Title: Biofeedback apparatus for use in therapy
Inventor: KORENMAN ERNESTO MARCELO DARIO
IPC: A61B5/16
Filed: 1994-07-29
Abstract: Biofeedback apparatus is described for use in treating patients with a physiological condition, for example irritable bowel syndrome. In a treatment session, one or more psychophysiological parameters of the patient is sensed and the sensed parameter used to alter a display which the patient watches. The display includes a visual or pictorial representation which changes in appearance in a fashion corresponding to the physiological change desired in the patient.
Patent GB-2280723-A (GB)
Title: Pipe jacket
Inventor: THOMPSON NEVILL KEITH MERRIOT
IPC: F16L59/10
Filed: 1994-08-02
Abstract: A jacketed pipe assembly 2 comprises sections 8, 9 of ultraviolet (uv) resistant plastic adapted to locate around a pipe 4. The sections 8, 9 have first and second edge portions along the length of each section 8, 9 which overlap and abut when the section is wrapped around the pipe 4. The sections 8, 9 are retained around the pipe 4 by adhesive sealing means 10, provided in the overlap 11 between the abutting first and second edge portions. Adjacent sections 8, 9 are held together by adhesive sealing means, eg double-sided mastic tape, provided on the end region of one section, over which the end region of a second section can locate. The sealing means 10, provide a waterproof joint which can expand and contract with variations in ambient temperature thereby keeping the jacket 2 waterproof. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292676-A (GB)
Title: Reclinable seat for passenger-carrying vehicles
Inventor: WILLIAMSON JOHN
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 1994-09-02
Abstract: A reclinable seat for a passenger-carrying vehicle comprises a support frame 1 - 5 with a bottom part 8 slidably mounted on it for fore-and-aft movement a backrest 9 pivotally mounted on the frame on a transverse axis 10 above the bottom part and pivotally connected adjacent to its lower and 11 by links 12 to the rear of the bottom part so that reclining movement of the backrest causes the bottom part to slide forwardly with respect to the frame, the bottom part and the frame having co-operating cam 16, 17 and follower parts 4, 5 to cause the rear of the bottom part to be lowered and/or the front of the bottom part to be raised as the backrest is reclined and vice versa. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2293407-A (GB)
Title: A crane hook having a remotely controlled ejection lever
Inventor: ANDERSON DEREK
IPC: F16B45/02
Filed: 1994-09-24
Abstract: A crane hook 1 has a sliding ejection lever 9, fitted into a hollow elongate shank member 2, operated by a hydraulic cylinder 11 which is remotely controlled. End 9b lifts, for example, guide ropes clear of recess 6 when the ejection lever 9 is raised, thereby ejecting the guide ropes from hook member 3. When raising a load the guide ropes are selectively retained within recess 6 by tongue 7 which depends from ejection lever 9 and extends to lip 8. Once the load is grounded the remote control is operated which activates control means 16 thereby causing power source 15, eg a 12v thixotropic gel maintenance free battery, to supply power to hydraulic pump 14 which selectively operates hydraulic cylinder 11. Strobe lights 18 provides a visual warning indicator to an operator and other workers and an audible alarm may be fitted on housing 17 to inform the operator that the load is properly located on the hook. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2286568-A (GB)
Title: Simulated steering apparatus for use in a vehicle simulator
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI TOSHIYA
IPC: A63F13/245
Filed: 1995-02-21
Abstract: When the steering wheel is turned right or left from its neutral state, a steering reaction force in a direction opposite to the steering direction is transmitted to an operator. A steering shaft (4) that passes through a case (2) and a panel plate (3) is supported rotatably via housings (5) in which are mounted ball bearings. A steering wheel is attached to the front end of the steering shaft (4), and a powder clutch (12) and an electric motor (19) are located on either side of the steering shaft (4). An endless output belt 18 is mounted around a coupled pulley (8) that is fitted over the steering shaft (4), and a drive pulley (17) for the powder clutch (12), while an endless input belt (23) is mounted around a coupled pulley (16) for the powder clutch (12) and a drive pulley (22) for the electric motor (19). <IMAGE>